Are transmission and powertrain problems common on the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid?

Yes. NHTSA lists 15 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2019 model, which is 33% of its 45 total complaints for the year.

Is there a recall for the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid transmission or powertrain?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2019 model, though some owner complaints reference a recall tied to other model years.

At what mileage do these powertrain problems usually happen?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 21,200 at the time of failure for these complaints.

Do these powertrain failures cause crashes or fires?

NHTSA records 0 crashes and 0 fires among the reported transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2019 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid.

How does 2019 compare to other model years for this problem?

The 2019 model's 33% share of complaints in this area is higher than 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2021, but lower than 2022, 2023, and 2024.

2019 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Transmission & Powertrain Problems

Owners filed 15 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid, 33% of its 45 total complaints, with median failure mileage at 21,200. No related recalls are listed for this specific problem area on the 2019 model.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 15; 33% of 45
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 21,200 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Sudden loss of power to the engine at highway speed, sometimes displaying a message telling the driver to plug in the vehicle.
Dashboard warnings reading 'stop safely, vehicle will shut off soon' or 'pull over immediately' followed by the vehicle powering down while moving.
Vehicle becomes stuck in park or won't shift after hesitating with power on city streets, requiring a tow.
All electrical systems dropping out at once, including blind spot monitoring and automatic braking, putting the vehicle into limp mode.
Charging system error messages appear with a loss of acceleration while driving.
A loud metallic clanking from the front wheel area traced to a hub mounting bolt backing out onto the CV shaft.

When 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 9, 2019, latest Jun 18, 2025.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2019 to Jun 2025; peak Sep 2019 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201715 (19%)
201839 (17%)
201915 (33%)
202017 (29%)
20213 (12%)
202255 (47%)
202315 (38%)
202413 (50%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Are transmission and powertrain problems common on the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid?: Yes. NHTSA lists 15 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2019 model, which is 33% of its 45 total complaints for the year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid transmission or powertrain?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2019 model, though some owner complaints reference a recall tied to other model years.
At what mileage do these powertrain problems usually happen?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 21,200 at the time of failure for these complaints.
Do these powertrain failures cause crashes or fires?: NHTSA records 0 crashes and 0 fires among the reported transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2019 Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid.
How does 2019 compare to other model years for this problem?: The 2019 model's 33% share of complaints in this area is higher than 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2021, but lower than 2022, 2023, and 2024.